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Games like Defy The Abyss

Games like Defy The Abyss

Looking for games like Defy The Abyss? Here are top arcade shooter recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Shard Squad, Artifact Seeker: Resurrection or One Clone Left.

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  1. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    84% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    In Shard Squad, join elemental creatures to save their lands in intense battles against challenging hordes and bosses. Strengthen yourself with unique allies, gather valuable items, face epic calamities, and unlock new members to create unique strategies on your path to victory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shard Squad.

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  2. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    77% User Score Based on 185 reviews

    The unique “Artifacts sharing code function” allows you to share the Artifacts you collect with your friends! Artifact Seeker: Resurrection is a 3D Roguelike Survivor RPG game. A game of gods, with Aurorium as the board, And all the mortals as their pawns and swords. You can obtain artifacts by slaying corrupted enemies, collecting gold to exchange it for artifacts at mysterious merchants. How to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Artifact Seeker: Resurrection.

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  3. Team up with friends to fight hordes of zombies and mutants that roam post-apocalyptic earth. Need extra lives and allies to help you fight? Just clone yourself and your weapons! Protect your fabricator to become an unstoppable force, able to take on any mutant in your sights. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Clone Left.

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  4. Command. Survive. Evolve.You are the last Biocore Pilot — a survivor stranded on a dying alien world. Your only hope lies within the Biocore system, an ancient technology capable of creating life, weapons, and power beyond human understanding. But every pulse of energy draws swarms of hostile creatures closer. Survive long enough to rebuild, upgrade, and uncover what remains of humanity’s final ou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Core Remnants.

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  5. Huntervania is a fast-paced action roguelike inspired by the chaotic intensity of Vampire Survivors and Brotato. Face relentless hordes, develop your character, and become an unstoppable hunter—or fall in the attempt. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Huntervania.

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  6. Inferno Loot: Bullet Hell Bound is a high-octane, top-down action roguelike where every run is a desperate struggle for survival against the legions of hell. Dive into a dark, pixel-art world where your skill, your weapons, and your luck are the only things standing between you and eternal oblivion. Master the Bullet HellFace overwhelming waves of enemies in intense, fast-paced combat. Navigate t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inferno Loot: Bullet Hell Bound.

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  7. Gladiator's Arena is a top-down arena shooter rogue-lite where you play as a gladiator wielding up to 7 different medieval weapons to fight off hordes of enemies. Choose from a variety of upgrades and abilities to create unique builds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gladiator's Arena.

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  8. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    You are a Lunar Knight of the blood moon, and tonight is your night.  It's time for violence.  Slay the twisted horrors conjured by moon in this horde survival roguelite. Gain experience, grow stronger, and synergize your weapons to crush the enemy forces and survive the night. Features Quick, action-packed 20 minute battles as you fight your way to day-break Fight your way through five differ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodmoon Survivors.

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  9. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    90% User Score Based on 354 reviews

    Join our discord About the Game Summon up to eight powerful stands and face waves of enemies together. Get ready for epic battles like never before. Each stand has unique skills and fighting styles: from the crushing blows of melee warriors to the dazzling spells of mages that light up the battlefield. Whether you prefer close combat or flashy magic, your stands' powers make every fight thrilli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Am Legion: Stand Survivors.

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  10. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    81% User Score Based on 905 reviews

    The goo used to artificially grow humans has become self-aware and risen up against its creator! Devour humans, grow weapons from your body, fight against everything, and challenge the Despot himself! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slime 3k: Demake.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 248 reviews

    Clean a galaxies from thousands of invaders! Nebula is an action, space shooter where your choices are making you progressively stronger against the endless waves of space enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nebula.

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  12. Recruit. Merge. Mow Down Endless Hordes. Welcome Back to Work is a fast-paced survivors-like action roguelite set inside a corporate apocalypse. One bathroom break was all it took. Now the office has become an endless death loop. Stationery has turned hostile, mutant plants have swallowed the building, and swarms of grotesque office creatures fill every floor. Build your team, create unstoppab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 欢迎继续上班 (Welcome Back to Work).

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  13. WHEN THE WORLD ENDS, LEGENDS ARE BORN Experience the most addictive zombie survival game that will keep you coming back for "just one more run." Combine intense bullet-hell action with deep progression systems in a game where every decision matters and every run makes you stronger. MASSIVE WEAPON ARSENAL - YOUR SURVIVAL, YOUR STYLE 4 Permanent Weapons: From rapid-fire Machine Gu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Survivor.

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  14. Master the Art of Magical CombatSpells & Shells is a fast-paced fantasy twin-stick arena shooter where spell-craft meets heavy firepower. Aim your weapons, and unleash devastating spells as enemy waves try to overwhelm you. Build Your ArsenalEquip up to four weapons and four spells simultaneously. Choose from 55+ firearms including shotguns, carbines, snipers, and magical guns unlike anythi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spells & Shells.

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  15. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 1,398 reviews

    FatalZone is an auto shooter with roguelike and RPG elements set in a savage world of zombies. Exterminate zombie hordes, collect resources, upgrade your camp, and level up mercenaries. Humanity must survive at any cost! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FatalZone.

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  16. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, graphics
    71% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Bullet heaven, deckbuilding, and strategy – Moon Watch is a wild new mix from the creators of Backpack Hero! Master your tactics, not reflexes: stop time at will, craft a killer deck, stop the horde in their tracks! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moon Watch.

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  17. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    67% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    When the Light Dies is a survival game with roguelite elements set in a desolate, frozen wilderness. Step into a murky world of shadow and obscurity as a lone survivor fighting to keep the darkness and the horrors that lurk within at bay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to When the Light Dies.

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  18. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    98% User Score Based on 274 reviews

    A fast-paced paint 'em up roguelike where each level you beat becomes a masterpiece to add to your colorful collection. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Antipaint.

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    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    84% User Score Based on 1,190 reviews

    Battle against hordes of enemies, conquer Boss encounters, and explore various character and skill combinations in this time-based auto-attacking Roguelite in your quest to become stronger and defeat the most menacing of creatures that lay in wait at the end of each run. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nomad Survival.

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  20. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 728 reviews

    Build unique synergy spell combos to destroy the hordes of monsters and bosses in this rogue-lite action game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spell Disk.

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  21. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    89% User Score Based on 2,570 reviews

    Time Wasters is a space shooter bullet heaven roguelite. Equip and upgrade weapons, destroy swarms of enemies, and collect Time & Space Cubes to bend the timeline to your advantage. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time Wasters.

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  22. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    91% User Score Based on 454 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 2 reviews

    Blast hordes of alien ships into junk. Collect the scrap to upgrade your ship into an unstoppable force of destruction. Unlock new characters and weapons and upgrade your stats between runs. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Void Scrappers.

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  23. TOO MANY CUBES. ONE OF YOU. Too Many CUBES! is a fast-paced arena-survival roguelike where every run begins with one small cube and ends in a storm of lasers, mines, orbiters, ricochets, gravity wells, and shattered geometry. Move and aim while your weapons fire automatically. Collect experience, choose your upgrades, and assemble a build powerful enough to survive increasingly overwhelming swar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Too Many CUBES!.

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  24. Demon Castle Survivor is a fast-paced top-down roguelite where you fight off relentless enemies and survive increasingly difficult stages using skill, positioning, and strategic upgrades. Core Gameplay Automatically attack nearby enemies while focusing on movement and survival Dodge incoming projectiles and navigate through dense enemy waves Face increasingly powerful enemies as the game prog… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demon Castle Survivor.

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  25. The Odyssey of Commander Cookie unfolds across three unlockable chapters, each with its own distinct gameplay mode. Complete one, and you'll unlock the next, building toward a full-scale cat fight on the mice empire. Guardian KillerFace relentless waves of increasingly powerful mice ships as you battle your way toward one of the three Planetary Guardians. Create unique builds using a variety of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Odyssey of Commander Cookie.

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  26. Delve into the unforgiving darkness of "Enter The Lost Chamber", a pixel art roguelike that challenges you to explore deadly dungeons infested with supernatural monsters. Armed with an arsenal of varied weapons, face hordes of zombies, bats, and other abominations in a never-ending fight for survival. Each descent into the depths offers new surprises and unique challenges, while the poss… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enter The Lost Chamber.

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  27. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    73% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Viking Survivors is an action roguelite where you slay hordes of creatures while learning powerful skills to enhance your warrior. Unlock new characters, weapons and abilities. Design the most broken build and slay your enemies before they surround you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Viking Survivors.

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  28. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    You are the bullet hell. Fight back against an overwhelming storm of monsters in this 2D top-down multiplayer reverse bullet hell, where you unleash screen-filling chaos while struggling to survive ever-escalating enemy hordes. Dive into procedurally generated levels, build absurdly powerful characters, and push your skills, talents, and weapons to their limits. Every run is different. Every mis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Storm.

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  29. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, character development
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Donna Survivors is a fast-paced survivors-like action game set in the lovable world of Donna: The Canine Quest. Pick your favorite pup (or kitten), jump into the chaos, and try to survive against way too many enemies using ridiculous ability combos, powerful synergies, and a whole lot of tail-wagging determination. Key Features 8 Playable Characters Choose from a cast of familiar faces inspired by… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Donna Survivors.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 235 reviews

    Second Stellar is a horde roguelike that focuses on engaging gameplay and buildcrafting. Fight through swaths of enemies and powerful bosses as two characters simultaneously, wielding unique weaponry and discovering potent combinations in pursuit of the galaxy's many secrets. Tactics Twofold Cosmic voyages require a powerful arsenal; the Starfarers can draw upon the memories of other worlds in bat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Second Stellar.

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  32. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 75 reviews

    Rhythm Storm is a roguelike bullet heaven with stunning vector graphics, rhythmic action, and overwhelming swarms of enemies. Your vehicle aims and fires automatically while everything else dances and moves to the beat in this spectacular audio-visual experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rhythm Storm.

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  33. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    90% User Score Based on 293 reviews

    Fight hordes of Covenant & Flood in this new game mixing Roguelite & Bullet Heaven for hours of mindless fun! Have fun surviving Spartan! Spartan Survivors includes 10 playable levels 5 difficulty modes 21 weapons for a total of 105 evolutions // 14 perks with 56 upgrades 8 playable characters with their unique weapons, perks & stats Unlock Custom Game to tailor the game th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spartan Survivors.

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  34. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    97% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Cubed and Dangerous is a challenging twin-stick action roguelike shooter that seamlessly merges elements of Action RPG build-crafting with the thrill of perma-death roguelike gameplay. Recruit new procedurally generated heroes by completing campaign runs, all based off of the 14 unlockable character classes in the game. Grow your collection, cultivate massive power, and take on the cumulative chal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cubed and Dangerous.

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  35. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    65% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Hello, Commander! Welcome to the Valkyrie Command Headquarters. I am your assistant, Artemis. Our mission is to travel to various planets to eliminate threats or rescue stranded comrades. Before we officially begin, let me provide you with a mission briefing! ● Team Before each mission, you can freely assign three Valkyries for the task. Each Valkyrie has a unique attack style and can contin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Valkyrie Squad: Siege Breakers.

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  36. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    82% User Score Based on 1,050 reviews

    Hunt during the day, be hunted during the NIGHT! Fight bizarre monsters that will terrify you at night! Strengthen your hero by collecting relics, familiars from around the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scarlet Tower.

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  37. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    Arcane Tower Survivors is a horde survival game where you face relentless waves of enemies in intense 20-minute sessions, with over 100 unique skills to help you fend off the onslaught.   Make different builds that are unique each game. Rebuild abandoned wizard tower to get more abilities, characters and weapons. Key Features: Extensive Skill System: Discover and master more than 100 charac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcane Tower Survivors.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, character development
    95% User Score Based on 116 reviews

    A time-traveling autobattler where you assemble the best mercenaries (with the biggest bosoms) to fight off hordes of enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solace Inc..

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  39. 28%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    44% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Craft wands, create synergies, battle monsters, and survive. Dive into the depths of magic crafting in Wandness, where you'll forge spells from magical components and elemental gems for endless combinations. Explore procedurally generated dungeons, defeat bosses, and unleash your magic madness to overcome the darkness that threatens to rule the world. Craft SpellsMix over 50 magical components … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wandness: WandCraft Survivor.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    86% User Score Based on 182 reviews

    Become a master hacker 'X' and hack into the digital world of a corrupt conglomerate. Use a variety of weapons and hacking add-ons to create your own combat build and wipe out disturbing enemies. Please enjoy the hack and slash action! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X Invader.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    98% User Score Based on 4,462 reviews

    Disfigure is a top-down shooter rogue-lite in which you fight countless grotesque creatures shrouded in darkness. Choose from a variety of upgrades to create unique builds each run and survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Disfigure.

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  42. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 3,600 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 1 reviews

    A necromancer simulator. Assemble the dead using different body parts while upgrading your tower, combine the abilities of the different fantastic races to fight your way through the hordes of enemies and overrun the ’chosen ones’. To tell the truth, the dead are pretty, uhm, dumb. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necrosmith.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    77% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Vile is an action rogue-lite about fighting demonic creatures and other horrors throughout a vile world. Fight enemies and/or complete random objectives given to you in procedurally-generated dungeons to put a stop to the creatures forever! Collect souls, find new weapons, new artifacts, and battle EPIC bosses! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vile.

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    100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    100% User Score Based on 102 reviews

    80s/90s arcade cabinet meets modern horde-survival roguelike. Create unique builds, master 20+ weapons, and kill ever-growing hordes of contestants in the retro-futuristic gladiator gameshow BloodDome99. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BloodDome99.

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  45. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    69% User Score Based on 646 reviews

    The last ship against the endless. Exterminate as many as you can, and gather points to upgrade your ship from a crafted deck of equipment and power-ups. Will your choices be enough to overcome the thousands hunting you? Survive the swarm in this rogue-lite + survivors + asteroids mashup. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Survivor.

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  47. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    Horde Hunters is a challenging horde survival rogue-lite that plays like a twin stick shooter. Explore procedurally generated maps to collect resources and use weapons, abilities, and items to slay thousands of monsters all in about 15 minutes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horde Hunters.

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  48. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    85% User Score Based on 81 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 1 reviews

    In this twin-stick roguelite shooter. You play as one of the galactic mercenaries, exploring a mysterious scientific complex and uncover the secret of the REPLIKATOR project. In the role of one of the mercenaries, you will have to fight against hordes of crazed robots and ectoplasmic monsters, while your boss calmly drinks beer in a safe compartment nearby. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REPLIKATOR.

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  49. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 85 reviews

    Monsters ‘til Midnight is an arcade-inspired steampunk survival game all about powering up!Unique Weapons and Abilities From weaponized cucumber sandwiches to explosive crumpets, wield a diverse arsenal of both automatic, and manually aimed weaponry. Augment them with various powers and special abilities to make each run feel unique and challenging. Aquire gold to purchase permanent upgrades that… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monsters 'til Midnight.

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  50. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 5,176 reviews

    Walk upon a new world and slay foes endangering it. Rogue : Genesia is an action rogue-lite game, where you fight relentless hordes consisting of hundreds and thousands of monsters, carve your path through their ranks, defeat the boss and save one of the many worlds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue: Genesia.

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